Sheriff’s Office makes violation, FTA, other arrests
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office has made a handful of violation, failure to appear and other similar arrests over the last month. On October 2, Sgt. Rudd was dispatched to the Lee County Detention Center to pick up 36-year-old Tammy Sheree Baker of Dadeville for first-degree bail jumping. Her bond…
Read MoreHueytown woman arrested for attempting to elude, more
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A Hueytown woman was arrested on multiple charges last Tuesday after initially failing to pull over during a traffic stop. On October 14, Deputy Ryan Brown was on routine patrol on U.S. Highway 280 when he observed a vehicle swerving across the line numerous times. Brown conducted a…
Read MoreRockford man arrested for probation violation, FTA
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Rockford man earlier this month. On October 8, Deputy Parker was on routine patrol in the Rockford area when he observed a motorcycle that had numerous violations which warranted a traffic stop. That traffic stop resulted in 36-year-old Andrew…
Read MoreLock the clock
Monthly column by Sen. Tommy Tuberville It’s that time of year again. In just a few short weeks, Alabamians will once again be forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night. On November 2, we will all wake up and “fall back” out of Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the five…
Read MoreA dog named Callum
His name is Callum. He is a Labrador. He is brown. He has a little white developing around his snout. All the best dogs have white on their snouts. Callum is blind. He was found walking along the backwater highways of rural Alabama, lost, staggering headfirst into obstacles. Imagine…
Read MoreA best seller
The number ONE selling book around the world continues to be the Bible, yet it is probably one of the least read books in all of the world! The Bible is God’s Word, and it is the most remarkable book ever written. The Bible deserves our undivided attention because it tells of our origin…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreWhy do we have jails and prisons?
This week it’s been hard to decide on the topic to write about. There are just so many things going on in our town, county, state, country, and world. As much as I sometimes want to just turn off the news and concentrate on what is going on in my own life, I just…
Read MorePart two of the legacy celebration: A little bittersweet
The oldest grandchild (son) Billy Hill, 81 years young, from California came to help us celebrate. He was here in Rockford some days before to take care of some business, went home and turned around to come back to attend the gathering of his Big Dad and Mom, whom he loved so much.…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11
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